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XMOS EW 25 Showcase Series Review - Low Latency Live Streaming Sound Card Solution with Real-time Audio DSP Processing

This article introduces the live streaming sound card - a low latency audio device with real-time audio DSP processing.

For gamers and short video live streamers, sound cards are essential. They not only convert digital signals from computing devices into sound signals but also provide various realistic or customized 3D sound effects to enhance gaming immersion, especially in large open-world online games or shooting games where sound details directly affect players' gaming experience. Meanwhile, with the rise of various self-media platforms globally, new-generation live streaming and podcast systems have opened up new opportunities for live streaming sound cards and other products.

XMOS EW 25 Showcase Series Review - Spatial Audio

In March 2025, the world's largest embedded industry event - the Nuremberg International Embedded Exhibition (Embedded World 2025, EW 25) successfully concluded. At this technology feast that gathered 950 exhibitors and over 30,000 professional visitors, XMOS's booth was bustling with activity, attracting customers to stop and discuss with its multiple cutting-edge products and innovative technologies.

Join XMOS at Embedded World 2025 to Explore the Future of Smart IoT and Win a VR Headset!

The global annual feast of embedded and edge intelligence, Embedded World 2025, is set to take place from March 11-13 at the Nuremberg Exhibition Center in Germany. This year's event comes at a crucial time when edge AI and next-generation intelligent terminals are on the brink of explosive growth, driven by AI large models like DeepSeek. As the most commonly used interactive communication medium between humans and machines, voice will become a powerful tool for convenience and efficiency in the era of large models and edge intelligence. Smart voice processing technology will also become one of the key technologies supporting large models and edge intelligence. XMOS is your ideal partner to seize this era of opportunity.

The World's First! Edge AI and Smart Audio Expert XMOS Partners with Phaten to Lead a New Trend in Smart Audio

In today's wave of technological advancement, the smart audio field has achieved an exciting breakthrough! Edge AI and smart audio expert XMOS has reached a deep cooperation with Phaten, marking the successful establishment of XMOS's first global value-added distributor (VAR) in China. Together, they are embarking on a new chapter in smart audio.

1. Background and Significance of the Cooperation

In this collaboration, XMOS has astutely authorized Phaten as its first global value-added distributor. Phaten will leverage its extensive experience in wireless audio and IoT to deeply integrate with XMOS's powerful xcore chip platform, dedicated to creating a new generation of audio products for global customers. This groundbreaking partnership not only represents a strategic expansion of XMOS's smart audio technology globally but also brings an unparalleled audio experience to manufacturers and consumers worldwide.

2. XMOS: Innovator in the Smart Audio Chip Field

As a leading developer of software-defined system-on-chip (SoC) solutions in the global smart audio chip sector, XMOS remains at the forefront of technology, driving industry development with its exceptional innovation capabilities. Its xcore series processors are considered a brilliant gem in chip technology, boasting astonishing processing power that can easily handle a variety of complex audio tasks.

The hardware interface flexibility of this processor further enhances its appeal, providing disruptive economics and significantly shortened time-to-market for SoCs. Embedded software engineers can focus solely on software development and load it onto XMOS's uniquely designed, flexible, and user-friendly hardware platform, enabling them to create highly customized SoC solutions with unprecedented speed and convenience. With precise timing determinism and extensive application flexibility, the xcore chip demonstrates outstanding performance across numerous audio application scenarios, becoming the core driving force in the smart audio field.

3. Phaten: Practitioner of Wireless Audio and IoT

Founded in 2016 in the innovative city of Shenzhen, Phaten Technology Co., Ltd. has consistently focused on the research, production, sales, and service of RF modules related to wireless audio, wireless internet, and IoT. It is undoubtedly a leader in the industry.

The company boasts robust capabilities, with up to 11 SMT assembly lines and 40 automated testing lines, ensuring high-quality production and rapid delivery of its products. Phaten is committed to developing and providing a range of cutting-edge technology solutions, including advanced XMOS audio solutions, high-performance wireless audio modules, convenient wireless network Wi-Fi access modules, widely applicable IoT modules, and customized module application solutions for commercial and industrial scenarios. Its rich product line and outstanding technical strength have established a good reputation in the wireless audio and IoT fields, earning the trust of numerous customers.

4. Achievements and Applications of the Cooperation

The collaboration has yielded remarkable results, with several innovative technologies developed together, covering cutting-edge areas such as AI dynamic noise reduction, DSP audio effects, Hi-Fi Audio Bridge, and spatial audio.

(1) AI Dynamic Noise Reduction Technology (DNR)

This technology acts like a magical audio wizard, widely applicable to USB microphones, headphones, sound cards, and other devices. It can intelligently identify and effectively eliminate various types of noise in the environment, allowing users to enjoy pure and clear sound whether in a noisy street or a bustling office, as if they were in a tranquil private space.

(2) DSP Audio Effects (Reverb, EQ Equalization, etc.)

For applications such as live streaming sound cards, live microphones, and digital broadcasting, DSP audio effects are undoubtedly powerful assistants in enhancing audio quality. With precise reverb effects and detailed EQ adjustments, users can easily create professional-grade audio effects tailored to their preferences and scene requirements, adding richness to activities like live streaming and music appreciation.

(3) Hi-Fi Audio Bridge Technology (USB Audio Bridging, ASRC, SPDIF to I2S, etc.)

This technology plays a crucial role in high-quality audio decoders, amplifiers, and other devices. It enables lossless transmission and conversion of audio signals, presenting users with a high-fidelity audio feast where every note flows authentically, satisfying audiophiles' ultimate pursuit of sound quality.

(4) Spatial Audio Technology (Virtual 7.1, 7.1.4, Stereo Sound Field Optimization, etc.)

In gaming headsets, gaming decoders, USB dongles, and other devices, spatial audio technology shines. It simulates realistic stereo sound fields, creating an immersive audio environment for gamers, allowing them to capture sound details in the game more keenly, thus gaining an edge in intense gaming competition.

For more details, please visit: www.phaten-audio.com These advanced technologies will be transformed into a series of customizable audio system products through Phaten's comprehensive manufacturing and supply system. They will be deeply applied in various consumer and professional application scenarios through the extensive channels of brand manufacturers and service providers. For example, custom low-latency, high-quality headphone products tailored for brand computers, gaming consoles, digital consumer device manufacturers, and internet café operators will provide gamers and music lovers with an immersive audio experience; advanced remote communication and interaction devices carefully crafted for telecom operators, system integrators, and other service providers will greatly enhance the quality and efficiency of remote meetings and communications.

5. Outlook from Both Parties' Leaders

Tao Miao, the market and sales head for the Asia-Pacific region at XMOS, expressed confidence that the value-added channel agreement with Phaten is a significant milestone in XMOS's journey in smart audio. By partnering with a professional entity like Phaten, which focuses on audio technology research and manufacturing, XMOS can rapidly promote the application of high-quality smart audio technology, benefiting downstream manufacturers and end consumers from these innovative achievements. In the Chinese market, Tao looks forward to Phaten, as an excellent partner, fully leveraging XMOS's advanced technology to achieve even greater accomplishments. Meanwhile, XMOS will actively explore more effective and flexible business models to drive the industrialization of audio technology innovation, keenly capture market opportunities, and closely collaborate with customers to jointly carry out joint research and development, collaborative promotion, and comprehensive support activities, working together to create a bright future.

SuYongbiao, Vice President of R&D at Phaten, also expressed great expectations for the cooperation, emphasizing that XMOS's xcore chip platform has outstanding performance and is well-known in the industry. This collaboration not only signifies XMOS's high recognition of Phaten's technical strength and manufacturing capabilities but also vividly reflects Phaten's continuous pursuit of excellence and willingness to innovate. SuYongbiao is confident that through close cooperation, greater value and opportunities will be created for customers and partners. In the face of the burgeoning emerging market, Phaten will leverage its superb innovative technology team and agile VAR services, working hand in hand with XMOS to provide more comprehensive and higher-quality audio solutions and customized services for the global market, jointly writing a brilliant chapter in the smart audio field.

In the future, XMOS and Phaten will continue to deepen their cooperation, constantly exploring the infinite possibilities of smart audio technology, expanding broader application scenarios, and bringing users a smarter and higher-quality audio experience, leading the smart audio industry to new heights.

Microphone Array Technology: Basic Concepts and Exploration

Microphone array technology, like a hidden artisan behind the scenes, quietly yet profoundly infiltrates every corner of our lives. Whether in communication systems for daily conversation, professional audio recording, or precise sound source localization tasks, microphone arrays shine like a brilliant star, emitting unmatched brilliance and showcasing extraordinary advantages. In the following chapters, we will delve deep into the mysterious basic concepts, intricate working principles, diverse types and classifications of microphone arrays, and boldly explore their innovative applications across various fields and the boundless possibilities for future development.